FOOD INSECURITY

This study looks at whether giving free bags of groceries to people who have trouble affording food can help them recover after a stem cell transplant or CAR-T cell therapy. The researchers want to see if better nutrition can reduce infections, improve weight, and lower costs. Ab…

This study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot regions. About 3,200 people living in poor housing in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will take part. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, mood, a…

This study tests whether giving pregnant women farming tools, seeds, and training can reduce food shortages and improve health for them and their babies. About 410 pregnant women in Kenya will join, half of whom are living with HIV. Participants will either get the farming suppor…

This study is testing whether giving free fresh food boxes and nutrition education to 400 adults with diabetes or prediabetes can improve their diet, reduce food insecurity, and help control blood sugar levels. Participants receive food boxes twice a month for six months. The goa…

This study looks at whether giving families money or healthy groceries can help infants with early obesity reach a healthier weight. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months who are at risk for food insecurity will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery …

This study looks at whether delivering healthy food and teaching kitchen skills at home can improve blood pressure and nutrition in adults who have high blood pressure and struggle to afford enough food. About 200 people aged 35-75 will take part. Researchers will compare those w…

This study tests a program that gives fresh fruits and vegetables to Native American adults aged 55 and older who face food insecurity and are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants receive vouchers to buy healthy food at local centers, along with nutrition education. The goal…

This study looks at whether giving hospitalized diabetes patients who struggle to afford food access to free meals and nutrition education can reduce food insecurity and improve health. About 160 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to receive either st…

This study tests a program that helps families with food insecurity get connected to nutrition support through their child's clinic. About 600 children aged 5-18 with conditions like diabetes or heart disease will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and im…

This study tests whether a program that provides farming tools, training, and family support can reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and improve mental health in 900 teen girls (ages 15-19) in Kenya. The program aims to reduce food insecurity and poverty, which are link…

This study aims to see if giving plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to food-insecure families can improve their health and nutrition. About 100 families living below the poverty line in Miami will receive these foods and track what they eat. The goal is t…

This study looks at how not having enough healthy food at home affects liver disease in children with MASLD (a fatty liver condition). Researchers will track 160 children from California liver and weight clinics to see if food insecurity leads to worse liver damage. The goal is t…

This study is following 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to learn how stress, diet, and where they live affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years, including before and after…

This study looks at whether providing meal kits and nutrition education can improve food security, diet quality, mental health, and heart health in adults aged 40 and older with low income. About 120 participants will either receive meal kits and classes or just general nutrition…

This study aims to help families facing food insecurity and mothers with depression by providing resources like food, rent assistance, and mental health support. Researchers will enroll 2,000 caregivers of young children hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital to see if these i…

This study looks at two ways to help families who struggle to get enough food while their child is in the hospital: delivering meals or giving grocery gift cards. Researchers want to find out which method works best for these families. About 30 caregivers of hospitalized children…

This study looks at whether offering different types of food assistance to pregnant women who struggle to afford enough food can work in a real-world clinic setting. About 60 pregnant women in their first trimester will be enrolled and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if…